India General Service 1908-35. GV first issue with 2 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' & 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (405 Const. Sardar Khan, Z.L. Police.)

Upper clasp attached by a customary metal rod

The recipient was a locally enlisted Pathan of the Mussalman faith, from the Pashtun speaking area of Baluchistan (now Balochistan) who held the rank of Constable when he earned his India General Service Medal while serving with the 'Zhob-Loralai Police'

In 1919, the Headquarters of the Zhob-Loralai Police was located a...  read more

Code: 24500

Cabul Medal 1842 (First Afghan War). With 'Victoria Vindex' obverse legend and 'Cabul 1842' reverse

The 'Wyon' engraver name under the bust now only weakly visible

This example fitted with a claw and florate swivel suspension

An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint struck medal

Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M reprint 2005), it is estimated that 3500 x medals awarded to Europeans and 12471 ...  read more

Code: 24535

49th Regiment of Foot: Temperance Medal 1837 (T. Hyder Cr. Serjt. Septr. 1838.)

- Metal: Silver (not hallmarked)

- Dimension: 41mm

- Weight (inc riband): 35g

Obverse: A Victorian Crown above a wreath of shamrocks and thistles united by a rose; within the wreath ‘49’, legend ‘P. Charlotte of Wales

Reverse: A wreath of oak and laurel ‘April 17, 1837’, with legend ‘Temperance Society Established’

Suspe...  read more

Code: 24534

Scinde Medal 1843. With 'Hyderabad 1843' reverse. Contemporary engraved naming (Private Dowlut Ram. 6th Regt. N.I.)

The medal pierced with contemporary replacement silver ring and straight silver looped suspender

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Private while serving with the 6th Regiment of Native Infantry, a unit of the Bombay Presidency Army of the Honourable East India Company

Provenance: Spink, August 1988

The 6th Reg...  read more

Code: 24533

Scinde Medal with 'Hyderabad 1843' reverse (Shaik Samoola 21st. Regt. N.I.)

The medal fitted with the usual silver clip and hinged straight bar suspension typical for this medal issue to this regiment

Medal is named in usual impressed style for this regiment

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Mussalman faith, who was serving in the 21st Regiment of Native Infantry of the Honourable East India Company's Bombay Presidency Army
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Code: 24532

Sutlej Medal 1845-46. No clasp with 'Moodkee' reverse (Sepoy. Bodhee Koormie, 2nd N.I.)

The medal with officially impressed naming, as issued

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith who held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the 2nd Battalion Native Infantry of the Honourable East India Company's Bengal Presidency Army

Raised in 176, as the 8th Battalion Bengal Native Infantry, the regiment underwent several re-stylings a...  read more

Code: 24531

Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59. With clasp 'Delhi' (Robt Barrie. 2nd Eurn Bengal Fusrs)

The recipient was No. 1781 Private Robert Barrie of the 2nd European Bengal Fusiliers, an infantry regiment of the Honourable East India Company's Bengal Presidency Army

Provenance: Kenneth C. Lovell, September 1984

Medal Verification: The recipients entitlement to the medal and clasp is confirmed in the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd European Bengal Fus...  read more

Code: 24530

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue. With clasp 'Perak' (W. Lavis, Caulkrs Mate, H.M.S. "Ringdove")

Medal & Clasp Verification: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective cited Admiralty medal roll:

- India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Perak': ADM 171/39. Medal sent to recipient on 16 February 1881

Only 106 x medals & clasps awarded to H.M.S. Ringdove

William Lavis was a native of Tholdon, Devon, England. where he was b...  read more

Code: 24529

South Africa Medal 1877-79. With clasp '1879' (575. Qr. Mr. Sgt. J. Gerry. 2/21st. Foot.)

Medal(s) and clasp verification: Sergeant James Gerry 2nd Battalion 21st Regiment of Foot is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per below cited regimental medal roll and service record source:

- South Africa Medal 1877-79 with clasp '1879: WO 100/46
- Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: WO 97 (Recipients extant service papers refer)

Important:...  read more

Code: 24528

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Havaldar Toolseedeen Bo: S. & M)

The medal with impressed naming in the typical style for regiments of the Bombay Presidency Army

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Mussalman faith, who held the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the Bombay Sappers & Miners of the Bombay Presidency Army

A scarce seen example of the Afghan War Medal to an NCO 'Sapper' of the Bombay Sappers & Min...  read more

Code: 24536